Office of Institutional Research

Mission

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) is to provide accurate and timely information and expertise to support research, planning and the decision-making processes of Ohio Northern University. The office plays a pivotal role in collecting, coordinating and analyzing data about and for the university and serves as the chief information clearinghouse for disseminating information to the administrators, faculty, staff, students and external constituents. Additionally, the office is also the primary contact for providing a coordinating role in campus-wide assessment and accreditation efforts.

Vision

The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) will utilize state of the art tools to collect, analyze and interpret information to support the decision making of Ohio Northern University. OIR will be a visible, strategic partner to the university administration and faculty in providing adequate and appropriate direction to support the priorities and operations of the university.

Statement of Ethics

In accordance with the ethical practice of institutional research, office staff members agree to:

Operate with integrity by conducting research that is objective and uses accepted technical standards

Employ secure data collection and storage procedures that ensure confidentiality and protect the privacy of research subjects

Disseminate accurate information in a responsible manner

Goals and Objectives:

The office will accomplish its mission through the following goals and their related objectives:

1. To collect, analyze and report data for informational needs of various stakeholders